US Bridges

S. Inman St. over Powell River

FairPosted for load

Wise County, Virginia · 0.03-RT 1319;0.12-RT 23B · Structure no. 000000000019502

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Inman St. over Powell River is a concrete arch - deck carrying S. Inman St. over Powell River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 99 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 739 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Inman St.
CrossesPowell River
Location0.03-RT 1319;0.12-RT 23B
RouteCounty Highway 1321
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89978, -82.78455
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2021)
Projected traffic739 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$346.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Inman St. over Powell River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is S. Inman St. over Powell River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does S. Inman St. over Powell River carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is S. Inman St. over Powell River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S. Inman St. over Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.